July 31, 2008
Total compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.7 percent, seasonally adjusted, from
March to June 2008, the same as the increase in the previous quarter. For the year ended
June 2008, compensation costs rose 3.1 percent; the June 2007 12-month percent increase was
3.3 percent.
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September 10, 2008
Employer costs for retirement and savings plans averaged $1.25 per hour worked in June 2008, which
accounted for 4.4 percent of total compensation costs. Overall, employers spent an average of
$28.48 per hour worked for compensation. Wages and salaries averaged $19.85 and benefits averaged
$8.64.
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